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Connecting to Router

bd7447

Posted 13 May 2011 - 11:31 AM

I'm trying to fix the settings in a friend's wireless D-Link modem/router. The admin page is set on 192.168.1.1 I am currently hard wired to this router and not connected to any other router/network.

Whilst connected like this, for some reason, it will not open the logon page when I call 192.168.1.1

However, here's the rub. If I connect wirelessly to my own router, whilst also hardwired to the D-Link, when I call 192.168.1.1 it immediately opens the logon page.

The problem of not connecting is not specific to me. My friend is unable to logon at home, which is why he brought the router to me. I spent hours trying to connect before, accidentally, stumbling on the workaround above.

Does anyone know why I can't open the logon page of the D-link unless I'm also connected wirelessly to my own router at the same time? My own router is, likewise set to 192.168.1.1 for the logon page.

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RKinner

Posted 14 May 2011 - 09:20 AM

RKinner

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Sounds like you are just connecting wirelessly to your own router and not to your friend's. Have you tied resetting the router? There should be a button on the back called RESET. Use a straightened paperclip to push it down and hold it down for 30 seconds.